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Dress
Designed by: Bill Gibb (English, 1943–1988)
English
1970s
Medium/Technique
Polyester knit, plastic sequins
Dimensions
Center back: 148.6 cm (58 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2011.2307
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's red polyester long dress with low square neckline, lined with rhinestones and long full sleeves. Center front bodice and wide flaring sleeve cuffs embellished with yellow, blue, and pink sequins. Front and back gathers at empire waist, side zipper. Red lace trim at hem. Interior label: "BIll Gibb London 12"
ProvenanceBy 2011, Leslie Verrinder of TinTin Collectibles, London; 2011, sold by TinTin Collectibles to Jean and Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2011, year-end gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 25, 2012)